PERMFILE103584

• Permit No: M2003021
• IBM Index Class Name: Permit File
• Doc Date: 6/25/2003
• Doc Name: Adequacy Letter Response
• From: Environmental Alternatives Inc
• To: DMG
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

RECEIVED
~- Envimnmenfa~ A~ternatiues Inc.
Anceb Bellantoni
Comp~iwce coorai.arar
June 23, 2003
lames Dillie, Environmental Protection Specialist
Division of Minerals and Geology
Department of Nature) Resources
1313 Sherman Street, Room 215
Denver, Colorado 80203
RE: Adequacy Letter Response, Ranch Land Rock Pit #2
File Number M-2003-021 \
Dear Mr. Dillie,
JUN 2 5 2003 /
Division ~f Minerals and Geology
113 Latigo Ln itD-324, Cavan Ciry, GO 81212
Office [phone]
Cell (719) 429A950
Fox [phone]
Ermil: [e-mail]
The following is the applicant's response to the adequacy concerns in the Division's May 20,
2003 correspondence that was received by this office on May 27, 2003.
1. Exhibit C: Please find the signed pre-mining maps and mining plan maps.
2. Exhibit D: Please find a copy of the April 17, 2003 correspondence to Don West of the
State Engineers Office in which the applicant agreed to release any ponded storm
water within 72 hours. Water will not be retained on the site for more than 72 hours.
3. Exhibit E:
• In the event of a highwall upon termination of mining, the applicant will
backfill and/or grade the highwall to a 3:1 slope or gentler. This is not
anticipated except along the west side of Phases 3 and 6. The applicant's
geologist believes the deposit will not penetrate below the toe of the ridge,
therefore, the result will be relatively level grazing land or simply reduced
elevation of ridge rather than a depression requiring slope management.
Highwalls that occur during the normal course of mining will be managed
according to MSHA requirements, either reduced to 3:1 slope or a temporary
berm will be constructed at the toe of the highwall to prevent operating close
to the face.
• As stated in the application, all impoundment structures deemed necessary by
CDPHE Water Quality Control Division wilt be removed upon termination of
mining. AD water diversion structures will be temporary.
= The Fremont County Weed Board provided a list of six noxious weeds of
concern and current treatment methods near the proposed site. Please refer
to the explanation and map indicating species and treatment currently being
implemented to manage the noxious weeds. The applicant agrees to inspect
the area following reclamation for the targeted weed species and cooperate
with the Fremont County Weed Board in the event the species appear.
• Roy Roper of the Fremont Soil Conservation Office did not list fertilizer or
mulch in the reclamation recommendation. Mr. Roper was contacted by phone
on May 30, 2003. He reiterated his position that fertilizers in the area of the
proposed site historically promote weed growth more than the desired grasses
and the wind will carry away the mulch, causing blowing debris issues on
adjacent property. The applicant intends to broadcast the seed mix as
recommended by Mr. Roper. On June 16, 2003, Mr. Roper provided mulching